2. Why does Amanda insist upon freeing the garter snakes and fleas when the narrator switches to the future time frame?
(a) She feels it is cruel to keep them imprisoned.
(b) She is afraid that they are growing too dangerous for private care.
(c) She thinks they are depressed.
(d) She fears their governmental custody.

3. Why is Plucky able to pose as Brother Dallas?
(a) He is carrying Brother Dallas's journal.
(b) He is able to speak German.
(c) His martial arts skills.
(d) He looks identical to him.

4. What possession that belongs to the magician is found in Miami at the beginning of this novel?
(a) Car.
(b) Suitcase.
(c) Hat.
(d) Cape.

5. What instrument does Ziller play as Amanda sings during their first meeting?
(a) Drums.
(b) Flute.
(c) Piano.
(d) Horn.

6. With what sort of friends and clients does Plucky prefer to associate?
(a) Politicians.
(b) Blue-collar laborers.
(c) Teachers.
(d) Artists.

7. What occurrence in nature does Amanda believe holds great, mysterious power?
(a) Hurricanes.
(b) Earthquakes.
(c) Thunderstorms.
(d) Tornados.

8. In what branch of the military was Plucky once enlisted?
(a) Air Force.
(b) Army.
(c) Navy.
(d) Marines.

9. Why do the rednecks at the bar disapprove of the circus?
(a) They believe they are dealing drugs to the populace.
(b) They do not approve of the circus as entertainment.
(c) They believe they are practicing Satanists.
(d) They find hippies to immoral.

10. What drug was once found on Plucky that helped lead to his dishonorable discharge from the military?
(a) Mushrooms.
(b) Marijuana.
(c) LSD.
(d) Hashish.

11. When the narrator switches story lines after discussing the logistics of Amanda's hospitalization, in what state is he and Amanda?
(a) Exile.
(b) Protective custody.
(c) Interrogation within a secret society.
(d) Jail.

12. Even though Marx finds it hard to take John Paul seriously, what does the scientist admit about the magician?
(a) John Paul is incredibly impressive and charismatic.
(b) John Paul loves his family more than life itself.
(c) John Paul is incredibly passionate.
(d) John Paul is the smartest man he had ever met.

13. What is the name of John Paul's former band?
(a) Hoodoo Meat Bucket.
(b) Congolese Congo Kings.
(c) Southern Upstarts.
(d) Long-Haired Freaky People.

14. Calming Amanda's fears about his temperament, what reason does John Paul cite for his detachment as they restore their new home after the disbanding of the circus?
(a) He is afraid Mon Cul is homesick.
(b) He is worried that Baby Thor does not care for him as a father.
(c) He had a bad dream about Amanda's unborn child.
(d) He has not heard from Plucky in a long time.

15. What offer from Nearly Normal Jimmy did John Paul decline after the disbanding of the circus?
(a) He declines to take over managing to the circus.
(b) He declines an opportunity to travel to Tibet.
(c) He declines Nearly Normal Jimmy's offer to take care of Mon Cul.
(d) He declined to go record with the Giant Panda Gypsy Blues Band in New York.